During this period, Adjani was also promoting her role in the film (2022), directed by François Ozon. Reviews of her performance and her public presence at the time often noted:
: She has shared that she felt a sense of guilt and helplessness regarding his downward spiral, which included battles with addiction. In 2022 interviews, she described him as her "double" and someone she tried desperately to save, but ultimately couldn't reach. During this period, Adjani was also promoting her
: Critics praised her ability to channel her personal grief into her acting, noting a "haunting" and "fragile" quality in her recent performances. During this period